Science & Health

AI to determine if immunotherapy is working in lung cancer

Researchers used AI to find previously unseen changes in patterns in CT scans taken when lung cancer is first diagnosed compared to scans taken after the first 2-3 cycles of immunotherapy treatment.

Nov 24, 2019

Mars colonisation dilemma: Astronauts may develop dementia as they stay in Red Planet

Experts believe that sending artificial intelligent bots to the Red Planet to build safe structures is the best way by which future Mars travelers can be protected from space radiation.

Nov 23, 2019

New threat for human spaceflight: Blood clots in jugular vein

The jugular vein is an important body part because it drains deoxygenated blood from the head and neck. If you block the jugular veins, the pressure in the brain goes up.

Nov 23, 2019

Highest-energy light from a gamma-ray burst discovered

Gamma-ray bursts are the most powerful explosions in the cosmos. These explosive events last a fraction of a second to several minutes and emit the same amount of gamma rays as all the stars in the universe combined.

Nov 22, 2019

Nazca line mystery: Japanese researchers discover mysterious humanoid drawings using AI

As mysteries surrounding Nazca Lines loom up, several people believe that these mysterious drawings have some alien connections.

Nov 21, 2019

Is there alien life on Saturn's moon Titan? NASA scientists believe so

Saturn's largest moon, Titan, is fully mapped and the data revealed by NASA could point towards microbial life beyond Earth.

Nov 21, 2019

Isro postpones launch of Cartosat-3 and 13 US satellites to November 27

Cartosat-3 will be launched from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.

Nov 21, 2019

A first, extraterrestrial sugar found in space rocks

If correct, meteorite bombardment on ancient Earth may have assisted the origin of life with a supply of life's building blocks, NASA said in a statement late Tuesday.

Nov 21, 2019

Evidence of life on Mars: Ohio University expert shows photos

Courtesy photographs from various Mars rovers, Professor Emeritus William Romoser's research found numerous examples of insect-like forms, structured similarly to bees, as well as reptile-like forms, both as fossils and living creatures.

Nov 21, 2019

Yoga improves sleep, reduces lower back pain: Study reveals

The research showed significant improvements in the participants' sleep quality lasting 52 weeks after 12 weeks of yoga classes.

Nov 21, 2019

Real chaos of Apophis asteroid impact will trigger after the strike, claims expert

Michael Horn believes that NASA has completely gone wrong in studying the trajectory of asteroid Apophis.

Nov 20, 2019

Here's what rising air pollution can do to your skin

Toxic high pollution in the Delhi-NCR is not only taking a toll on people's health but is also adversely affecting their skin.

Nov 20, 2019

Finance Commission likely to reject $12 billion package to curb pollution

More than half of India's coal-fired power plant units ordered to retrofit equipment to curb air pollution are already set to miss the deadline.

Nov 20, 2019

India's space missions: Will NewSpace India replace Antrix Corporation?

Since its incorporation in 1992, Antrix Corporation -the first commercial arm of ISRO - has handled third party satellite launch contracts.

Nov 20, 2019

40% parents struggle to see signs of depression in kids

Forty per cent of parents struggle to differentiate between normal mood swings and signs of depression, while 30 per cent are tricked as their child hides his/her feelings well.

Nov 19, 2019